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Health and Safety Plan 1319 & 1327 South Madison Street, Stockton, CA 432770 A life ring equipped with 90 feet of solid braid polycarbonate line, or equivalent must close to the working area and accessible for use. This includes activities being be on board all vessels and kept readily available. USCG boating safety guidelines or equivalent should be adhered to when operating a boat during sampling activities. Boats must be equipped with the required running lights for night- time or poor visibility conditions. Boats must be equipped with an anchor and alternate means of locomotion (e.g., extra motor, floatable oars). B19: Ergonomics— Lifting, carrying and lowering objects represents a potential physical hazard to AEI personnel. Therefore, it is every employee's responsibility to realistically evaluate the object to determine if the weight exceeds the employee's ability to lift, lower, or carry it. To eliminate or minimize the risk of lifting hazards, utilize proper techniques, such as keeping the back straight and legs bent. Objects should always be lifted, lowered and carried as close to the body as possible. If the equipment cannot be lifted in this manner, it is too heavy to lift alone. Call other personnel, or use a mechanical device for aid in lifting. Mechanical aids like hand trucks and carts or the buddy system should be used to move heavy objects, objects with poor handgrips or large bulky objects. Some other things to consider: • Evaluate the object for the presence of any physical hazards such as pinch points, sharp or jagged edges, burrs or rough and slippery surfaces. • The route in which the object will be moved should be free from obstructions, which could cause difficulty in moving the object. • Asses other hazards such as stairs before you move the object and consider smaller loads with multiple trips as a safe alternative • If an object is stored at a level higher than five feet, or on the floor, an appropriate mechanical device may be necessary to move the object. • Recognized lifting hazards should be designed out of the work process whenever possible. Proper lifting and lowering techniques should be followed even if the object or material to be lifted is of lighter weight. Keep the objects as close to the body as possible and: • Establish a firm footing with feet at approximately shoulder width and one foot slightly ahead of the other. This posture will aid in keeping good balance and will establish a stable lifting base. • Always bend at the knees, not at the waist when lifting or lowering an object. • Obtain a good secure grip on the object. • When beginning to lift, tighten your stomach muscles and use your les to lift the object, as leg muscles are generally stronger than back muscles. • Lift slowly and smoothly. • If you need to turn as you lift, do not twist at the waist, but instead pivot with the feet. When lowering the object, reverse the procedure. B20: Power Tools — Tools can be hazardous when improperly used since these types of tools utilize energy: Electric, liquid fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and powder-actuated. The following precautions will be taken by employees to prevent injury: